5 big moments the Trump jury will have to weigh

The defense rested in the criminal trial of former President Trump on Tuesday, signaling that the proceedings are in the final stretch.

With Memorial Day looming, Judge Juan Merchan told jurors they would not be needed until next Tuesday, when he expects both sides to deliver closing arguments. Then, the former president’s fate will be left in the jury’s hands.

Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

The charges pertain to a $130,000...